Oregon foods: the home of notable local and non-chains

Oregon regional food

Oregon, generally known by outsiders as the land of forests and hipsters, is the producer of several noteworthy foods & drinks. Although many of these items can be found throughout the country, what better place to try them than straight from the source? Some local foods & drinks not to be missed include:

Oregon truffles – these black and white truffles grow in the foothills of the Willamette Valley and rival world renowned French truffles

craft beer – Oregon is home to 185 brewing companies; Oregon ranked #1 in the percentage of dollars spent on craft beer

artisanal cheeses – Oregon produces nearly every type of artisanal cheese which can be tasted on the Oregon Cheese Trail

The food culture in Oregon is a harmonious hodgepodge of cuisines that embraces diversity and nonconformity, not unlike the culture of Portland and the state as a whole. Uniqueness is supported and celebrated here. This is evident in Oregon’s many small chains and independent eateries that are highly revered by both locals and tourists who are commonly seen queued up outside these establishments.